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Non-Surgical Weight Loss Programs

Medical Nutrition Therapy/Outpatient Nutrition Counseling

BayCare Health System offers outpatient nutrition counseling with registered dietitians to help you understand the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of medical conditions. Changes in your eating habits can improve your health. We provide individualized medical nutrition therapy for numerous conditions, including, but not limited to:

Obesity

Food allergies

Gastrointestinal disorders

Heart disease

High cholesterol

Diabetes

Sports nutrition

Hypertension

Cancer

Chronic kidney disease

Home tube feeding

Malnutrition

Unintentional weight loss

To Make an Appointment:

A physician referral is required to see a registered dietitian. Contact your physician and request a referral detailing the diagnosis for which nutrition counseling is desired. To schedule your session, contact the hospital nearest you:

Bartow Regional Medical Center: (863) 519-1809

St. Anthony’s Hospital: (727) 820-7910

Mease Countryside/Mease Dunedin Hospitals: (727) 734-6391

Morton Plant Hospital: (727) 462-7459

Morton Plant North Bay Hospital: (727) 843-4510

South Florida Baptist Hospital: (813) 757-1207

St. Joseph’s Hospitals: (813) 870-4886

St. Joseph’s Hospital-South: (813) 605-3280

BayCare Fitness Centers

BayCare Health System offers three state-of-the-art fitness centers within Pinellas County that go beyond aerobics and weight lifting to encompass total wellness – body, mind and spirit. As a member of one of our community Fitness Centers, you can expect more “health” than “club."

Activ Trax – A web-based program that creates workouts based on your specific needs and goals. It provides customized strength training workouts that utilize the strength equipment available at BayCare Fitness Centers. Create a new workout for each visit based on your goals and abilities. You will never get bored and you will always feel challenged. This program is free with a Fitness Center membership.

Group Fitness Classes – Studies show marked improvement in overall health from people who exercise together. More than 60 group classes are offered seven days a week, led by certified group fitness instructors. * A fee may apply to some group fitness classes.

Kickboxing

Kinesis Fitness Classes*

Pilates

Piloxing

Stretch and relax

Step

SPINNING®

Total Body Toning

Yoga (gentle, dynamic and power and pre-natal)

Zumba

Personal Training – Have you reached a fitness plateau or just don't have the motivation to take your fitness to the next level? Receive individualized, one-on-one attention from a certified personal trainer, offering programs tailored to your specific needs. * Fee applies.

TRX Suspension Training (available at Carillon Fitness Center only) – TRX is the original body weight-based portable training tool that builds strength, balance, flexibility and core stability for people of all fitness levels. TRX will help to increase Sports Performance Suspension training and builds superior muscular balance, joint stability, mobility and core strength, helping you perform better in any sport. It also improves posture and prevents injuries. * Fee applies.

No two patients will have the exact same needs when it comes to beginning and continuing their non-surgical weight loss journey. That's why BayCare strives to offer personalized medical weight loss plans for our patients throughout Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Dunedin, Plant City, Largo, Tarpon Springs, and the surrounding areas.

OPTIFAST® Medical Weight Loss Program

The OPTIFAST® Program is a two-phase program of meal replacements, medical supervision, lifestyle education, counseling, support and accountability, offered through St. Anthony’s Outpatient Center. The Active phase lasts 12 weeks and is for patients who want to lose 50+ pounds. The six-week Transition phase follows, and is available for patients who want to lose 30-50 pounds. RMR helps you scientifically determine how many calories should be consumed to achieve caloric goals. Body composition results help you isolate lean body mass from fat, determine potential health/sport risks, etc.

Begin Your Weight Loss Journey Today!

To learn more about your options for non-surgical weight loss, register today for a free online or in-person information session. You can also call (855) 314-8350 for a free physician referral.